不臣
bù​chén

to fail in one's duty as a subject

不臣 bù​chén
to fail in one's duty as a subject
(literary) for a subordinate to not follow the expected behavior of a subject; can also refer to acts of rebellion or betrayal
to not treat as a subordinate
(literary) for a ruler to treat a subject with special honor or respect, rather than according to the standard rules of etiquette for a subordinate

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